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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | William Wilton | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1865 | ||
| Place of birth | Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 2 May 1920 (aged 54) | ||
| Place of death | Gourock, Renfrewshire, Scotland | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| Years | Team | ||
| 1899–1920 | Rangers | ||
William Wilton (9 June 1865 – 2 May 1920) was a Scottish football player, administrator and manager. He was the first manager of Rangers Football Club, serving in that position from 1899 until his death in 1920, and leading Rangers to nine major trophies. He had previously served as Rangers' match secretary to the reserve and first teams.